Improving the health and quality of life of people with physical, emotional, and social challenges through partnerships with companion and service animals.
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Another great piece promoting the need for national standards for #servicedogs/#serviceanimals: '#Veterans, #mentalhealth, and the #servicedog connection' originally appeared in @TheHillTimes last month and can be found on @RoyalCdnLegion website here: legion.ca/news/articles/2024…
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Don't forget petition e-5277 is now open for signatures until February 2, 2025. Please sign today to show your support!
Thank you @RespectCanada for your support and sharing this information!
cf4aass.ca/resource-one/serv…
6 Dec 2024
Service animals are an underrated and underused resource for veterans. Please sign and share the petition linked below, put forward by Member of Parliament @RABlaney and visit @CF4AASS to learn more. ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/P…
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Sign today!
Provide your support for Bill C-417 to enhance Veterans Affairs Canada's provision of Animal-Assisted Services (Animal-Assisted Human Services) for veterans & their families.
cf4aass.ca/resource-one/serv…
@hrso_onrh #VeteransAffairs #Veterans #ServiceAnimals #ServiceDogs
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Interview participants sought for research project focused on #servicedogs and Canadian #veterans: 'Understanding the Lived Experiences of Veterans who work with Service Dogs.'
For full details and how to participate please view the recruitment poster image.
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This #IDPD2024 learn about the ABCs of Service Dogs by visiting CF4AASS’ page on Accessibility, Benefits & Challenges faced. Accessibility section includes info on #servicedogs in Canada including rights of people with disabilities & access of service dogs cf4aass.ca/resource-one/reso…
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Black Friday & Cyber Monday are over, now it’s #GivingTuesdayCA! Today, join the global movement to give back, you make a difference with a gift to The Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services towards creating a new nationwide directory. canadahelps.org/en/charities…
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Don't forget #GivingTuesdayCA is TOMORROW! A global day of giving, following Black Friday & Cyber Monday, to celebrate charities and non-profits. CF4AASS is seeking your help towards the creation of a national directory for #serviceanimal info/resources. canadahelps.org/en/charities…
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Don't forget #GivingTuesdayCA is coming up next week! A global day to give back and celebrate charities after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
So help CF4AASS create a new nationwide directory of info and resources for #serviceanimals by donating: canadahelps.org/en/charities…
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#LestWeForget those who served and the animals that served beside them. Learn more about the Animals in War Dedication Project & monument in Ottawa, and the people, organizations & committee that made it possible: youtu.be/BApFaTt-_kE #RemembranceDay
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#LestWeForget all those who served and the animals that served beside them. If you’d like to learn more about the Animals in War Dedication Project & monument and the people, organizations & committee that made it possible visit cf4aass.ca/animals-war-dedic… #RemembranceDay
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In honour of all those that made the ultimate sacrifice and made possible the freedoms we have today. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
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Let's celebrate #InternationalHumanAnimalBondDay! The powerful mutually beneficial relationships between people and animals have significant health benefits including mental, physical, emotional.
Learn more by visiting the @HABRITweets website
habri.org/
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MP @RABlaney, NDP spokesperson for veterans affairs, introduced Bill #C417 in the #HoC: 'Assistance Animals Framework for Veterans Act.' The Canadian Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services (CF4AASS) was honoured to join you for this announcement. cpac.ca/headline-politics/ep…
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November 3rd is #OneHealthDay! The Foundation for Animal-Assisted Support Services (CF4AASS) is proud to include itself among the @OneHealthCom’s ‘Who’s Who in One Health’ contributing to the global One Heath Community effort. onehealthcommission.org/en/r…
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Today is #OneHealthDay which raises awareness for an integrative approach to public health & obtaining optimal health for people, animals & the environment, understanding that we’re all connected! To learn more about CF4AASS’s One Health Initiative visit: cf4aass.ca/resource-three/on…
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CF4AASS retweeted
31 Oct 2024
Pumpkin spice is here, but it can be risky for pets!
🥄 Cinnamon: A spoonful can cause respiratory issues.
🍂 Nutmeg: Large amounts can lead to vomiting & disorientation.
🧄 Cloves: Whole cloves or oil can be dangerous.
Keep spices out of reach and RT to spread awareness!
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The Clinically Blind See Again With an Implant the Size of a Grain of Salt singularityhub.com/2024/10/2… via @Singularity Hub
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The welfare & rights of people & animals need to be protected in research! Sign by Nov 20 for the adoption of an independent, objective, oversight/accountability assessment program for the conduct & ethical review of human research through accreditation. ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/P…
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